It was 1950 and our town was thriving as a premier holiday resort. The stars were in town for summer seasons, holidaymakers packed the seafront, new schools were built and school children watched TV for the first time.
Lots of street scenes and people pictures included in a gallery of memories.
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1. Blackpool, 1950
Blackpool Football Club player Stanley Matthews with his wife and children in Blackpool Photo: Getty Images
3. Blackpool, 1950
Blackpool North Station, Dickson Road entrance with the Odeon Cinema on the left Photo: staff
4. Blackpool, 1950
Jugs of tea for the beach, oysters and - of course Blackpool rock - was waiting for the crowds on the Golden Mile. Photo: Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
5. Blackpool, 1950
The Brighton Hydro Hotel which is now the Colonial Hotel on Blackpool Promenade Photo: submit
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